Iran confirms release of its 7 kidnapped engineers in Syria
2012-02-11 07:48:08
Seven Iranian engineers who were abducted in the Syrian city of Homs last December have been released, local satellite Press TV reported on Friday.
25 dead, 175 wounded in Syria's Aleppo blast
2012-02-10 19:44:05
At least 25 people were killed and another 175 wounded in Friday's twin bombings that targeted security and law-enforcement forces' bases in Syria's northern Aleppo city, according to the health ministry.
China urges talks on Iran nuclear issue
2012-02-10 17:34:35
China has the desire to work with relevant parties to realize the early resumption of dialogue between Iran and a group of six international mediators, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Friday.
Iran hurt by sanctions, but remains defiant
2012-02-10 16:50:23
The United States imposed a series of crippling economic sanctions on Iran to undermine Tehran's alleged nuclear bid.
Two explosions rattle Syria's Aleppo
2012-02-10 16:30:42
Syria's state-TV says two explosions occurred Friday in the northern city of Aleppo.
West calculation dooms UNSC Syria draft to failure
2012-02-10 14:23:56
The 11-month unrest has already cost Syria dearly, but the ramification could be even larger.
Security official killed in Yemen
2012-02-10 13:28:06
A senior Yemeni security official was shot dead Thursday evening in Yemen's restive province.
Israel to call off major drills in 2012
2012-02-10 13:23:41
Confronted by significant cuts to its budget, the Israeli military is expected to cancel large-scale exercises.
Libya decides to expel Syrian diplomats
2012-02-10 07:05:55
Libyan Foreign Ministry on Thursday announced its decision to expel Syria's charge d'affaires and his staff.
China maintains contact with Syrian parties
2012-02-09 21:24:19
China has maintained communication with relevant parties, including opposition forces, in regard to the current turmoil in Syria, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Medvedev warns France over Syria crisis
2012-02-09 17:07:20
Medvedev had a telephone conversation with Sarkozy Wednesday, calling on members of the UN Security Council to avoid hasty unilateral actions on Syria.
Iran to display maquette of US drone in public
2012-02-08 19:02:31
Iran will display the maquette of the downed US drone in public next Saturday, the Sepah news affiliated to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) reported Wednesday.